How can I benefit in a sliding market? 

Part of this is a funds-matching TSP---take advantage of that.Finally, something to file under "investing in yourself" - while you may know of the GI bill benefits, while your on active duty you get up to $4,500 in education benefits per year you can use.

Not needed, no real benefit. 

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I am not very familiar with the LIHTC and believe most of the benefits of the program have already been taken advantage of.

I am not very familiar with the LIHTC and believe most of the benefits of the program have already been taken advantage of.

Safer, less maintenance, enjoyment, better financing, tax benefits, are some reasons we trade cars.

The real benefit of this one is that they get over 300 people that show up so be ready to make contact with lots of people and vendors set up in the hall.Both of these meets ups are 100% free.

I have never heard of a benefit to having a credit score over 740, and credit pulls temporarily drop your credit by just a couple points, so you should be fine. 

In addition to the cash flow, you'd also be getting tax benefits and appreciation and equity build via mortgage paydowns, so you'd ultimately be making more than $350k (presumably).